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Must-Try Meal to Make: French Market Salad With Ricotta Toasts

Summer may be over, but that doesn't mean we have to give up the amazing salads that we've been lunching on all season long. Cold weather or warm, light, healthy fare like this French Market Salad from Christina Elliott, Savory Chef at Le Marais Bakery in San Francisco, satisfies. And she kindly gave us her recipe for you to make at home. Test it out, and let us know how it goes in the comments below!

1. Arrange the wedges of lettuce on each plate. 2. Combine the radish, shallot, olives, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and herbs in a mixing bowl and dress with the vinaigrette. Spoon over the wedges of lettuce. 3. Garnish with purslane. 4. Serve with grilled bread and a dollop of ricotta cheese, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with red pepper flakes.

Looks amazing, right? If you're in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood, stop by Le Marais Bakery for more amazing food influenced by classic French traditions and a farm-to-table philosophy.

Photos courtesy of Le Marais

Anna MoesleinAssistant editor and entertainment writer. University of Missouri grad. Will listen to any song and watch any TV show, movie, or cute puppy video at least once (but probably twice). Eats ice cream or fro-yo daily—extra points if it has coconut.